Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Senior Care Assistant – Care Home (Bank) via Supportive Bridge Staffing

Job Overview

• Position: Senior Care Assistant - Care Home (Bank / Flexible Hours)

• Location: Lydfords Care Home, 23 High Street, Lewes, BN8 6DR

• Pay Rate: £18.13 per hour

• Shift Pattern: Days or Nights Available (Casual, part-time flexible working)

• Posted Date: 1 October 2026 | Closing Date: 1 November 2026

• Recruited via: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency in partnership with Barchester Healthcare

About the Role

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at Lydfords, you will play a crucial leadership role in delivering quality, person-centred care and support. Working alongside the Deputy General Manager, you will supervise and inspire a dedicated team of Care Assistants during your shifts.

You will also support the clinical team in specialist areas such as medication management, resident assessments, care plan updates, and care reviews—all while championing resident dignity, choice, and a vibrant, welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and inspire the care team during shifts.

• Support the clinical team with medication administration, care plans, and risk assessments.

• Deliver and oversee individualised, high-quality care that respects resident dignity.

• Help maintain a warm, safe, and vibrant atmosphere within the home.

• Provide flexible bank cover to support the team as needed (e.g., annual leave or sickness cover).

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.

• Knowledge: Specific knowledge and experience of clinical care for the elderly.

• Values: Warm-hearted, compassionate, and deeply committed to individualised care.

• Flexibility: Available on a bank contract basis with varying hours and days to suit casual shift cover.

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Competitive Pay: Earn an exceptional £18.13 per hour.

• True Flexibility: Casual bank hours that offer freedom and work-life balance.

• Career Growth: Excellent progression paths into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles supported by free ongoing training.